(Basing this off the American 1602 A.D.) I purchased this off my uncle at a yard sale when I was 8 or 9. My mom and I fell in love with the game. It's just brilliant. I have fond memories of fighting the occasionally buggy LAN to play with all three of us shortly after getting DSL. The thing I want to emphasize is just how relaxing it is. Even though it's multiplayer and is competitive, the soothing vibes of the graphics and the music just make it feel sunny. You largely tend to your own islands and interface with the other players as-needed. The trading mechanics are great, too. Like, really, really great. I want to play it now. Need to go visit my mom and see if she'd be up for it.
